The language of instruction at Saskatchewan Polytechnic is English. International
students must provide proof of English language proficiency. Please view the English Language Requirement page details.

Complete your application by May 1 to ensure consideration for programs beginning
in September.

Prioritize your program choices.

Apply early. Saskatchewan Polytechnic admits international students to most certificate
and diploma programs using our First Qualified/First Admitted admission method, based
on availability.

Prove you meet the admission requirements for the program to which you are applying.
All relevant documents including transcripts (originals, not copies) must be submitted.

Submit documentation. We prefer to receive original documents directly from your institution(s)
to Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Photocopies of documents are acceptable for initial assessment.
The final decision on your application is not made until original documents are received
by Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Submit your original documents as early as possible.
Original documentation submitted is returned to you by courier. Occasionally, we accept
original documents and transcripts submitted by the applicant. These are subject to
verification by the appropriate educational institution or Ministry of Education.
If we receive proper verification, your originals will be sufficient. If we cannot
properly verify your originals, you are required to contact your educational institution(s)
to request that original documents be sent directly to Saskatchewan Polytechnic. In
cases where your country of origin is unable to provide Saskatchewan Polytechnic with
original documentation, you must ask your Ministry of Education to provide proof of
authenticity.

If you have written the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
(i.e. in Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone), in 1991 or later, your
grades are maintained in The Western African Examinations Council (WAEC) database.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic must verify your results. Refer to the attached instructions
concerning WASSCE (pdf) verification.

International applicants must apply online and pay by credit card. The international
application fee is $150.

Login to online admissions. Once you create your login ID and PIN, you can complete the Application Checklist
that includes these sections:

Name

Contact information

Personal information

Planned program of study

High school

Post secondary education

You may complete all sections immediately or return to complete at your convenience.
To leave and return later, click Finish Later. Your information is transmitted through
a secured server and is kept confidential until you submit your application. Only
after you submit your application will Registration Services staff review.

Complete your application by May 1 to ensure consideration for programs beginning
in September. If you choose to apply after May 1, please remember that combined processing
times (Saskatchewan Polytechnic and CIC) may not give you enough time to begin studies
in the fall.

Submit application, fee and supporting documents:

Once your application is complete, click on Application is Complete to submit.

You will be prompted to pay a non-refundable $150.00 application fee. Payment options
include: Visa or MasterCard

Wait until you receive notice from Saskatchewan Polytechnic about the status of your
application.

For the majority of Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs it will take 15 business days
to assess your application after all required documentation is submitted. You will
be notified by Saskatchewan Polytechnic International Education via email the decision
of your application. If accepted, you will be required to pay a tuition deposit of
$1000 CAD within 30 days to secure your seat.

Apply for study permit or visa from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

An international student is a visitor to Canada who is legally permitted to study
in Canada in accordance with the Canada Immigration Act. For more information regarding
studying in Canada, please check the Citizenship and Immigration Canada web page.

Ensure your passport and other documents are accurate and valid.

Check the renewal date of your passport and plan for renewal during your stay if necessary.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves 27,000 distinct students through applied learning opportunities at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. As a polytechnic, the organization provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training. Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills.